fran9r Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 There is no slipper clutch kit for my ZX9R (C model) available, so could a dry clutch from a Ducati be used? I appreciate I'd need a different shaft and some modification, but does anyone know the dimensions of a unit? Any idea of the max bhp such a unit could handle? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will#224 Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 The only dry clutch conversions i've seen were made by Suter and involved casting/machining a new section of the engine casings. The zxr400 and i think the 750 came with what Kwak titled the KBTL, Kawasaki Back Torque Limiter. Basically clutch plates adjusted to allow slip. Maybe take a look at them and see if it can be modded to fit yours. I'm guessing as it'd be a similar era bike there is a chance it might share some parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootall Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 As above. Reckon a ZX7R clutch conversion would be a lot more doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran9r Posted October 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Apparently the ZX7R, and the ZX9R B, which is based on the same engine, can swop clutches. Unfortunately they are 'significantly' larger than the C -from another tinterweb search. Also from a search, it looks as though the later ZX6R would be a better fit, but this would need some investigation. The machining of an insert would be possible, and an appropriate longer shaft. Just wondered if anyone knew the size of a Ducati dry clutch...maybe a photo of the shaft? Edit to add: No back torque limiter in the C on bikes, which is a bit shit really. Even with that, I would need something to accomodate the proposed increase in power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will#224 Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Unless your pretty handy with the tools i'd be looking for assistance from Sigma. Have a looky here http://www.sigmaperformance.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemonkey Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 The only dry clutch conversions i've seen were made by Suter and involved casting/machining a new section of the engine casings. The zxr400 and i think the 750 came with what Kwak titled the KBTL, Kawasaki Back Torque Limiter. Basically clutch plates adjusted to allow slip. Maybe take a look at them and see if it can be modded to fit yours. I'm guessing as it'd be a similar era bike there is a chance it might share some parts? I think he wants to know if there are any clutches that will fit the standard shaft and primary drive setup... I sounds unlikely, unfortunately! There aren't many bikes with standard dry clutches these days are there? (Excepting Guzzis and Beemers 'cos their clutches are more like those found on cars!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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